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Gaslamp Hostel, 726 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA -(888) 416-0458
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4.35
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.35 out of 5 (1298 Ratings)
0.2 miles House of Blues San Diego
t6 mins walking
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The Spotlight on Gaslamp Hostel

Affordable Downtown Vibes Steps from San Diego's Top Music Venues


Gaslamp Hostel is a welcoming, budget-friendly spot located right in the heart of San Diego’s energetic Gaslamp Quarter. With its laid-back atmosphere, shared lounge, and clean, air-conditioned rooms, it offers everything a concert-goer needs for a fun and affordable stay. Famous landmarks like the San Diego Convention Center, USS Midway Museum, and Maritime Museum are within walking distance, and the city's buzzing nightlife is right outside your door.

Why Concert-goers love it

Gaslamp Hostel is just minutes from major downtown San Diego music venues, so you can walk to your show and back with ease—no pricey rideshares or late-night transit stress. The neighborhood is lively but the hostel stays relatively quiet after hours, giving you a good balance of excitement and rest. With check-in starting at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00, there’s just enough flexibility to squeeze in a post-show sleep-in.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends looking to split costs and stay social
  • Solo travelers crossing a dream concert off their list
  • Couples wanting a low-key weekend escape
  • Fans needing a mellow place to recharge after a high-energy show
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who care more about the soundcheck than the thread count

Food and Drink Options

Gaslamp Hostel offers a complimentary continental breakfast—perfect for when you’ve stayed out late and need a slow start. While there’s no on-site restaurant or bar, you’re surrounded by walkable eateries and 24/7 dining spots in the Gaslamp Quarter. Whether you’re craving tacos at 2 a.m. or a hangover-curing brunch, you’re covered.

Nightlife Options

Being in the Gaslamp Quarter means you're never far from the action. From rooftop bars and live music joints to speakeasies and pubs, you can keep the night going or wind down with a local craft brew. While the hostel itself doesn’t host music events, its prime location puts you in the center of the city's nightlife pulse.

What People Say

Guests consistently highlight the hostel’s unbeatable location, cleanliness, and friendly, social vibe. Many reviewers say it’s perfect for travelers who want to explore downtown San Diego without spending a fortune. The staff gets great marks for being helpful and welcoming, making even solo travelers feel at home.

Areas for Improvement

The shared bathrooms—while clean and secure—are located in the hallways, which might not be ideal for everyone. Also, the age policy (18–45 only) means it’s not suitable for older concert-goers or families. But if you fit the age range and don’t mind a hostel setup, it’s a fantastic deal.

The Bottom Line

If you're catching a show in downtown San Diego and want a fun, social place to crash without blowing your budget, Gaslamp Hostel is a top pick.
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Other Amenities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Karaoke
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Evening entertainment
` Adult only
` vending machine
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Pub crawls
` Movie nights
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` Grocery delivery
` Electronic room key
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Tour services
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Parking available (charges may apply)
` Indoor parking (charges may apply)
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Gaslamp Hostel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.35 out of 5)

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Yun Mon, 2 June 2025

Very good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Sravani Sun, 1 June 2025

Good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Mark Sat, 31 May 2025

As good as hostels get

Liked: Just a chill place with really helpful easy going staff. Its clean and well maintained. The price is good even for a hostel.
Disliked: No soap in the showers. Really, I should have expected and planned for this, but I've not stayed in a hostel for a while and didn't think about it.The pillow was tall and overly firm. I'm particular about pillows. This probably won't affect most people. I still slept alright.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Alexandra Sat, 31 May 2025

Superb

Liked: Such a nice place, very ambient with a large common area with sofas and plants. There is also a lounge/game room and an eating area. One of the best hostel kitchens I've seen (more restaurant style with large stoves and large fridge). Staff was very friendly. Facilities were clean. Convenient location. They have space to store you luggage from 8am on the day you check in to 6pm on the day you check out. Towel rentals (including beach towels) at no extra charge. Lockers in each room (you need a padlock for them though). Beds have curtains and a little light and outlet to charge phone.
Disliked: The guests in my room were loud, making noise with their luggage/the lockers at midnight for 30 min and again early in the morning. Not the fault of the property, just wish more people understood hostel etiquette

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Gregory Tue, 27 May 2025

Good location, bad pillows haha

Liked: Location was awesome and staff were lovely and accommodating. Rooms were enough for what you needed and the space as a whole was set up really well, with a really great vibe!
Disliked: The pillows were very similar to sleeping on lumps of wood... Maybe time for an upgrade guys! Haha... Awful nights sleep on them .. the showers took a considerable length of time to get warm at the end of the day and the breakfast was pretty poor. If you didn't get there right at the start of breakfast, there wasn't enough fruit and things left over for you. Bread was simple white bread with jelly, peanut butter and some oat sachets with drip coffee. It did the job, but not worth mentioning. Other than that, was comfortable enough with a nice layout!

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Charles Sat, 24 May 2025

Disappointing

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Soalohlai Tue, 20 May 2025

Very good

Liked: staff was good. location was good.
Disliked: breakfast was too simple.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

John Mon, 19 May 2025

I stay in hostels all...

Liked: The best decorated , ease of check in , very cute old building

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Andrea Sun, 18 May 2025

Nice hostel

Liked: very nice hostel, friendly staff and clean! Definitely recommended.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Leonjaguar Sat, 17 May 2025

Very good

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